Rob Cross, the Englishmen who ditched his electrician job for a career in professional darts, is now drawing comparisons to the legendary Phil Taylor.

A lot of buzz surrounded Cross' name when he shockingly defeated Dutchman Michael van Gerwen in the PDC World Darts Championship semi-final to book a date in the final against none other than Taylor.

The 27-year-old is now clearly enjoying himself with a fairytale run to the final, which will be aired tonight.

Talking about his comparisons to Phil Taylor in a Sky Sports interview, Cross said: "That's amazing. I never expected this rise I really didn't.

"I was just a working boy from a normal household. Don't get me wrong I believe in my own ability.

"Who's to say there isn't someone else out there who could come and do this because it's possible, anything is possible."

As a 125/1 outsider to win the championship, it is clear to say that nobody expected his rise to the top, and especially not in this fashion. 

If he wins tonight in the final against Taylor, not only will he state his name at the pinnacle of professional darts, but he will also be rewarded with £400,000 in the process.

Taylor, chasing his 17th world title, plans to retire tonight no matter the outcome.

With Taylor stepping out of the picture after tonight, it only seems fitting for someone to fill his place, something Sky Sports pundit Wayne Mardle sees happening.

Mardle, speaking about Cross's extraordinary game against Michael van Gerwen, said: "It was one of the most exctiting games. It's recent so you remember it but it was just incredible.

"Michael missing six match darts, Rob missing one at the bullseye, it was just full of drama.

"We thought Rob Cross would give Michael a game. He believes so much in his own ability.

"He talks about playing Phil who was his favourite player, Phil was winning World Championships before he was born.

"Rob was making a noise on the Challenger Tour, he was making a littel noise, he was whispering.

"Now he's shouting 'do you know what guys, I'm good enough' - and he is good enough'.

"To play that well for that long, 11 sets with Michael van Gerwewn in a World Championship semi-final, he's never even been at a World Championship before let alone come here and do this."

Whatever happens tonight, it has already been a fairytale run for the former electrician, and we can only see his career in an upward trajectory from here.